Is .338 Lapua Magnum faster than .340 Weatherby Magnum?

.340 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 3,200 fps versus 2,900 fps.

Does .338 Lapua Magnum hit harder than .340 Weatherby Magnum?

.340 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (5,115 vs 5,000 ft·lb).

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.338 Lapua Magnum vs .340 Weatherby Magnum

.340 Weatherby Magnum is faster (3,200 vs 2,900 fps); .340 Weatherby Magnum carries more energy (5,115 vs 5,000 ft·lb); .340 Weatherby Magnum recoils less.

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	.338 Lapua Magnum	.340 Weatherby Magnum
Type	Rifle	Rifle
Introduced	1989	1962
Bullet ⌀	0.338″	0.338″
Case length	2.724″	2.825″
Velocity	2,650–2,900 fps	2,700–3,200 fps
Energy	4,300–5,000 ft·lb	3,237–5,115 ft·lb
Max pressure	60,916 psi	63,800 psi
Recoil	38–55 ft·lb	30–42 ft·lb
Eff. range	1750 yd	600 yd

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Is .338 Lapua Magnum faster than .340 Weatherby Magnum?: .340 Weatherby Magnum is faster — up to 3,200 fps versus 2,900 fps.
Does .338 Lapua Magnum hit harder than .340 Weatherby Magnum?: .340 Weatherby Magnum carries more muzzle energy (5,115 vs 5,000 ft·lb).